Tag Archives | Pat Tillman

Abby Martin commemorates the anniversary of the death of professional football player and Army ranger, Pat Tillman, whose death by way of friendly fire was covered up by army officials to hide his strong views against the Afghanistan war.

Here is a man who I say deserves a true Profile in Courage Award.
Bill Maher interviews Richard Tillman, brother of Pat Tillman, on the recent Real Time.
Any person, dealing with grief over their sibling's death, that manages to stand up for what their lost loved one truly believed in light of a media circus, is A-OK in my book.
This is speaking "Truth to Power" in its finest sense. Anyone willing to call out these opportunistic politicians who showed up at this brother's funeral, and co-opt what he (Pat Tillman) believe against their own self-interest...
I agree with Bill Maher. I'd be happy to share a beer with Richard Tillman any day of the week...